Harold Croy Sr.

Harold was born on March 5, 1947 in Yreka and passed away on Oct. 4, 2012 with family at his side.

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Siskiyou Daily News, Yreka, CA

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Posted Oct. 12, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Updated Oct 12, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Posted Oct. 12, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Updated Oct 12, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Harold was born on March 5, 1947 in Yreka and passed away on Oct. 4, 2012 with family at his side.

Harold was a hard worker all of his life. He started out at the age of 10, delivering newspapers and other odd jobs, all the way up to his teen years. When he turned 19, he started working in the woods. Shortly after, he learned how to run heavy equipment. During his time off, he enjoyed things like racing on and off the race track. He liked hunting also. His passion for racing and hunting moved him toward driving trucks for Stidham Trucking, hauling lumber and later to long haul trucking. He still felt the passion for log truck driving, so his goal was to become an owner/operator, and he did this until his illness stopped him from driving truck.

Nothing was more important to him than spending time with his family and friends. He would take his grandkids driving with him, and his sons occasionally. He will be missed and remembered by all who knew him. He was a great man, husband, father and friend. He was also proud to be Native American Indian.

Harold is survived by his wife Daylene; his daughter Brandy; his sons Harold Jr. (Duner), Vincent, John and Norman; his grandchildren Cody, Jesse, Ishi, Matthew, VJ, Brandon, Amber, Little John, Makala and Harlee; and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

Harold was preceded in death by his grandmother Edith Croy; his mother Viola Croy; his uncles Eddie, Dale, William and Norman; and his Aunt Gen.

The family would like to thank Madrone Hospice and staff for all of their care.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 at Girdner Funeral Chapel with graveside services following at Evergreen Cemetery. Flowers or donations would be greatly appreciated to help with cost of burial. Condolences may be sent online to www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com to be forwarded to the family.